You know what, lets break this down another way:
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"the homosexual agenda is just destroying this nation" and poses a bigger threat to the U.S. than terrorism or Islam.
Destroying the nation... how? What negative effect has the "homosexual agenda" had on your life? If Adam marries Steve what harm does that cause to you, or anyone else other than to your sense of religious virtue. Which the government is forbidden from enforcing unto others (and logical makes no sense lest we require heterosexual couples to procreate). Ignoring of the obvious fact that most homosexuals have about as much of an agenda as most heterosexuals... that is to say little or none.
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I'm not gay-bashing. But according to God's word that is not the right kind of lifestyle
Having already covered the religious perspective, it is highly doubtful it is a lifestyle choice. Calling homosexuality a lifestyle choice implies, by necessity, that you are heterosexual by choice. Personally, I have no interest in sexual relations with other men... the concept is anti-sexual to me and I hate to admit it but a bit repulsive. I don't think this is a choice on my part, no more so than the fact that I am attracted to a certain kind of woman (generally fair skinned, not super skinny, breasts not so big she can't go hiking, and generally shorter hair - if you wanted to know [
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Logically, it stands to reason that homosexuals are not making a choice to be attracted to the same sex. Especially in light of the social stigma still existent as well as the legal encumbrances to their relationships. The concept of being able to chose who you are sexual attracted to just doesn't fit, add the social issues and few would "chose" a homosexual lifestyle.
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Studies show no society that has totally embraced homosexuality has lasted more than a few decades
Basking in her own ignorance at this point:
Babylonian Empire
Persia
Greek States
Ptolemaic Egypt
Carthaginian Empire
Roman Empire
In the America's there is strong evidence that the Maya and Aztec had wide acceptance of homosexuality.
There's 8 off the top of my head that all lasted longer than our little experiment has while not shunning homosexuals. Everyone knows Rome and the Greeks had no qualms about homosexuality, yet survived for centuries - NOT decades. And nothing points to a homosexual "cause" to any downfall.
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I was talking about an agenda. I was not talking about individuals
I think slavery is a great idea. Black emancipation is not good for our country. Nothing against individual African Americans, but the civil rights agenda has been harmful.
Of course it's not the same... but to separate an "agenda" that is a core belief of a group from the individuals in that group simply doesn't work. We are not talking about a belief, but a part of self identity. Homosexuals would want equal treatment and acceptance just like any other group would. Speaking out against that is inherently speaking out against the individuals.
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They have the right to choose that lifestyle. They do not have the right to force it down our throat.
Hey, not that you are cramming YOUR belief's down anyones throat...
Oklahoma Constitution, Article 2: The Bill of Rights
§ 34. "Marriage" Defined - Marriage Between Persons of Same Gender Not Valid or Recognized
A. Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman.
(anyone else find it at least ironic that our Bill of Rights includes a provision explicitly restricting rights?)
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We're not teaching facts and knowledge anymore. We're teaching indoctrination
From someone advocating a religious approach to the issue.
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We have the gay-straight alliance coming into our schools... They are going after our young children... to teach them that the homosexual lifestyle is an acceptable lifestyle.
She is classically begging the question. She believes homosexuality is wrong, therefor no one else should be taught tolerance. Not that she has anything against homosexuals, but teaching kids that a homosexual is about as much a threat to our society as anyone else having a consensual adult relationship is "deadly stuff."
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If your religion dictates you hate, dislike, discourage, pester, or otherwise act against homosexuals - FINE. But the pretense that homosexual is wrong because the bible says so and god says the bible is right and you believe him is not only circular logic, it is also a religious argument. So don't pretend it is outside the realm of legislating your religion and "cramming it down our throats."
